BMW X3 vs Defender

Last Updated: November 5, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 69.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 29.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 99.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the X3 and Defender, the X3 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Defender stands out for performance.

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X3 vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Defender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 99.00 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1997 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available191 Km/h

X3 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportLand Rover Defender 2.0L Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
1 review
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 99.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,91,511 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 4.11 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
7.4 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
499 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
3022 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
15
10
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Road Depature Mitigation System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Crash Notification
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3200 kg
rearLegroom
Not Available
975 mm
frontLegroom
Not Available
993 mm
rearHeadroom
Not Available
1025 mm
frontHeadroom
Not Available
1032 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast
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BMW X3 Vs Defender FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Defender?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Defender by ₹29.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Defender?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2.0L Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque

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